| A man named Gottlieb Daimler built the first | | | | Trucks are not only used for job related tasks, boating |
| ever-motorized truck back in 1896. He was a German | | | | enthusiasts also utilize them. There are not many |
| automotive pioneer who also invented the very first | | | | reliable cars that are going to be able to pull a large, |
| motorcycle, as well as the world's first taxi. Daimler's | | | | recreational type boat, and where would you put the |
| truck consisted of a four horsepower engine, a belt | | | | skis, ice chests and other necessities if the trucks' |
| drive, one reverse speed and two speeds for going | | | | spacious bed were not available? |
| forward. | | | | Trucks are made by a number of vehicle |
| In early times, the intended use and purpose of a truck | | | | manufacturers. There are the regular size passenger |
| was for industrial reasons. They were used to haul | | | | trucks that seat only two people, and the large |
| things, and as new needs developed, so did new types | | | | extended cab trucks that can seat five people |
| of trucks. In early times of war, trucks were used to | | | | comfortably. There are the plain trucks that come with |
| move ammunition and troops from one place to | | | | just the basics, and trucks that come fully loaded with |
| another, as well as to transport the injured and | | | | every available option. |
| causalities among the soldiers. | | | | Some people enjoy the sport of four wheeling, and so |
| Trucks were also invented that could be used for | | | | they purchase trucks that allow them to drive over |
| commercial purposes such as logging, farming, and | | | | rough terrain and through bogs of mud! These trucks |
| later to mix and pour materials such as concrete. Later | | | | are equipped with 4-wheel drive, while other trucks not |
| on, huge trucks were invented for the sole purpose of | | | | intended for this purpose would come standard with |
| hauling other trucks and vehicles from their place of | | | | 2-wheel drive. |
| manufacture to sales centers all over the world. | | | | When in search of a truck, you will need to examine |
| Today, trucks are used for a myriad of reasons, and | | | | your needs, and also determine exactly what the truck |
| many different types of people own and drive them. | | | | will be used for. If you have a large family, then a truck |
| Farmers everywhere use trucks to haul hay and small | | | | would probably not make a good primary vehicle for |
| farm equipment, to move cattle as well as supplies. | | | | you. However, if you need a solid piece of |
| Those in the landscape and lawn maintenance | | | | transportation that can be utilized to haul things around, |
| industries also use trucks; wherein trailers are attached | | | | and that you can attach a trailer to, a truck might just |
| to the trucks in order to get lawn equipment from job | | | | be a worthwhile investment. |
| to job. | | | | |